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Isopropamide
How Isopropamide works
Isopropamide Iodide are a class of medication that inhibit parasympathetic nerve impulses by selectively blocking the binding of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine to its receptor in nerve cells. The nerve fibers of the parasympathetic system are responsible for the involuntary movements of smooth muscles present in the gastrointestinal tract. Inhibition here decreases acidity and motility, aiding in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
Side Effects
Slow heart rate, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Photophobia, Dilatation of pupil, Palpitations, Dryness in mouth, Arrhythmia, Increased heart rate, Constipation, Difficulty in urination, Excessive thirst, Loss of accommodation, Reduced bronchial secretions, Dry skin
Usage
Isopropamide is used in the treatment of pain due to smooth muscle spasm
It is used in pain due to intestinal and stomach ulcers.
